Subtract 98/96 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 2/96
7/24 - 98/96 is -35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/96 - 98/96 = 28 - 98/96 = -70/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48
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